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DeSoto schools to launch VPK, staff childcare and aftercare with foundation funding
Summary
District leaders described a new VPK program at Nocatee Elementary, staff-only childcare called Little Boots, aftercare pilots Mustang Care and Cowboy Care, and foundation funding from Barancik/Bransick and the Henson Fund supporting classrooms and scholarships.
District staff told the board the district will launch several early‑childhood and aftercare programs next school year, backed by foundation funding.
Doctor Reynolds said the Bransick Foundation is fully funding a voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) program at Nocatee Elementary School, including staffing, materials and field trip resources. The district expanded the initial plan from two or three classrooms to four classrooms for a total of 76…
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